Adequacy
(noun)
- The quality of being suitable or sufficient for a specific purpose.
- The quality of being enough or capable of meeting a requirement.
- The quality of being equal to or meeting a standard.
Origin:
From latin adequatus, from adaequare ("to make equal"), from ad ("to") + aequare ("to make equal").
Examples:
- The adequacy of the water supply was a major concern for the community.
- The adequacy of the resources was determined before the project was started.
- The adequacy of the insurance coverage was checked before the trip.
- The adequacy of the education system was evaluated by the government.
- The adequacy of the performance was satisfactory and met the expectations.